108-41-8

Basic information

• Product Name: 3-Chlorotoluene
• Synonyms: CHLOROTOLUENE (3-);M-CHLOROTOLUENE;META CHLORO TOLUENE;MCT;3-CHLOROTOLUENE;3-CHLORO-1-METHYLBENZENE;1-CHLORO-3-METHYLBENZENE;1-chloro-3-methyl-benzen
• CAS NO: 108-41-8
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₇Cl
• Molecular Weight: 126.58
• EINECS: 203-580-5
• Product Categories: Aromatic Hydrocarbons (substituted) & Derivatives;Halogen toluene;Chlorine Compounds;Aryl;C7;Halogenated Hydrocarbons;Alpha sort;C;CAlphabetic;CH;Pesticides&Metabolites
• Mol File: 108-41-8.mol
• Article Data: 42

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: -48 °C
• Boiling Point: 160-162 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 123 °F
• Appearance: Clear colorless to slightly yellow/Liquid
• Density: 1.072 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Vapor Pressure: 3.2mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.522(lit.)
• Storage Temp.: 0-6°C
• Solubility: 0.04g/l
• Explosive Limit: 1.3-8.3%(V)
• Water Solubility: slightly soluble
• Stability: Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
• Merck: 14,2171
• BRN: 1903632
• CAS DataBase Reference: 3-Chlorotoluene(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 3-Chlorotoluene(108-41-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 3-Chlorotoluene(108-41-8)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xn,N
• Statements: 20-51/53
• Safety Statements: 24/25-61
• RIDADR: UN 2238 3/PG 3
• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: XS8990000
• TSCA: Yes
• HazardClass: 3
• PackingGroup: III
• Hazardous Substances Data: 108-41-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

3-Chlorotoluene, a colorless liquid with a specific gravity of 1.072, is denser than water and has a flash point less than 141°F. Its vapors are irritating and narcotic in high concentrations. 3-Chlorotoluene is characterized by its aromatic odor and is insoluble in water but easily soluble in benzene, ethanol, ether, and chloroform. It serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of various chemicals, dyes, and is also utilized as a solvent.

Uses

Used in Chemical Synthesis:
3-Chlorotoluene is used as a catalyst in the synthesis of glycidyl methacrylate grafted multi-walled carbon nanotubes/polypropylene nanocomposites. It plays a crucial role in the development of advanced materials with enhanced properties for various applications.
Used in Research:
3-Chlorotoluene is employed in the study of paramagnetic contributions from dioxygen to solute proton spin-lattice relaxation rate constants for a series of aromatic hydrocarbons and drug molecule fragments. This application aids in understanding the behavior of these compounds and their interactions with dioxygen, which can be valuable in the development of new drugs and materials.
Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
3-Chlorotoluene is used as a reagent to synthesize 4-Arylchromene derivatives, which are compounds that induce apoptosis and act as anti-cancer agents. This application highlights the importance of 3-Chlorotoluene in the development of potential treatments for cancer.
Used in Cosmetics Industry:
3-Chlorotoluene is also used as an ingredient in deodorants. However, it is suspected to cause allergic contact dermatitis in humans, which is an important consideration for the cosmetics industry when formulating products to ensure safety and minimize adverse reactions.

Preparation

3-Chlorotoluene is obtained from m-toluidine by diazotization and substitution. Add m-toluidine to water, slowly add concentrated hydrochloric acid, and add sodium nitrite solution dropwise at 0-5°C. Then the diazo solution is added to the cuprous chloride for replacement reaction. The crude product generated is distilled to obtain the finished product. If the diazo salt is made into a zinc chloride complex salt of m-toluidine diazo salt, it is decomposed by reflux in ether, and the reactants are cooled, washed and dried. After recovering the ether, it is distilled at atmospheric pressure and m-chlorotoluene is obtained by collecting 160-162°C fraction. The advantage of this method is that the diazonium salt is not easy to hydrolyze and generate phenols.

Air & Water Reactions

Flammable. Slightly soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

3-Chlorotoluene is generally unreactive. May be incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents. May be incompatible with many amines, nitrides, azo/diazo compounds, alkali metals, and epoxides.

Hazard

Narcotic in high concentration. Avoid inhalation.

Health Hazard

Inhalation causes upper respiratory irritation. Irritating to skin and eyes. May be absorbed through the skin. Prolonged exposure may result in systemic toxic effects. Harmful if swallowed.

Potential Exposure

o-Chlorotoluene is widely used as a solvent and intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, synthetic rubber; pharmaceuticals; and other organic chemicals. Used as an insecticide, bactericide.

Shipping

UN2238 Chlorotoluenes, Hazard Class: 3; Labels: 3-Flammable liquid.

Purification Methods

Purify it as for 2-chlorotoluene above. [Beilstein 5 IV 806.]

Incompatibilities

Incompatible with acids, alkalis, oxidizers, reducing materials; water

Waste Disposal

In accordance with 40CFR165 recommendations for the disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers. Must be disposed properly by following package label directions or by contacting your local or federal environmental control agency, or by contacting your regional EPA office.

InChI:InChI=1/C7H7Cl/c1-6-3-2-4-7(8)5-6/h2-5H,1H3

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Relevant articles and documents

Evidence for Generation of the Unsaturated Sila-acetate Species Me(O-)Si=O by Dissociation of the Silanediolate Dianion m-ClC6H4CH2SiMe(O-)2

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Chemistry of superacids: 35. * NO2Cl-3MXN systems: Superelectrophilic aprotic nitrating agents for deactivated aromatics

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Deep compositional understanding of TBA: AlCl3 ionic liquid for its applications

Chloroaluminate ionic liquids (ILs) have been immensely used as homogeneous catalyst in Friedel-Crafts reaction. We have recently synthesized chloroaluminate ILs by reacting aluminium chloride with a hydrophobic neutral ligand i.e. tributylamine (TBA:AlCl3). The current study elaborates on the investigations of the composition of the ionic liquids at various stages of their formation. The ionic liquids were synthesized using various mole ratios of tributyl amine and aluminium chloride in range of 1:1 to 1:2.3, in presence of an aromatic solvent in a one pot reaction. Various characterization techniques like Mass spectrometry, 27Al Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, 31P Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy were used to elucidate the formation of various moieties of the TBA:AlCl3 Ionic Liquid. This study also elaborates on the investigations of the cationic and anionic moieties and their structure-property relationship for various applications. Various Friedel-Crafts reaction of industrial importance were performed using the ionic liquid having (Al2Cl7)?moiety to assess its performance and compared with conventional processes. The synthesized products were characterised by sophisticated analytical techniques like 1H NMR, 13C NMR, FTIR, GC–MS, GC-FID, to name a few. This class of ionic liquids also have importance in various electrochemical applications like aluminium deposition and aluminium batteries.

Generation of Phosphoranyl Radicals via Photoredox Catalysis Enables Voltage-Independent Activation of Strong C-O Bonds

Despite the prevalence of alcohols and carboxylic acids as functional groups in organic molecules and the potential to serve as radical precursors, C-O bonds remain difficult to activate. We report a synthetic strategy for direct access to both alkyl and acyl radicals from these ubiquitous functional groups via photoredox catalysis. This method exploits the unique reactivity of phosphoranyl radicals, generated from a polar/SET crossover between a phosphine radical cation and an oxygen-centered nucleophile. We show the desired reactivity in the reduction of benzylic alcohols to the corresponding benzyl radicals with terminal H atom trapping to afford the deoxygenated products. Using the same method, we demonstrate access to synthetically versatile acyl radicals, which enables the reduction of aromatic and aliphatic carboxylic acids to the corresponding aldehydes with exceptional chemoselectivity. This protocol also transforms carboxylic acids to heterocycles and cyclic ketones via intramolecular acyl radical cyclizations to forge C-O, C-N, and C-C bonds in a single step.

Decarbonylation of Aromatic Aldehydes and Dehalogenation of Aryl Halides Using Maghemite-Supported Palladium Catalyst

A facile decarbonylation reaction of a variety of aromatic and heteroaromatic aldehydes using maghemite-supported palladium catalyst has been developed. The magnetic properties of catalyst facilitated an easy and efficient recovery of the catalyst from the reaction mixture using an external magnet. It was found that the catalyst could be reused up to four consecutive catalytic runs without a significant change in activity. In addition, the catalyst was also very effective in the dehalogenation of aryl halides. This is the first report on efficient utilization of directly immobilized Pd on maghemite in decarbonylation and dehalogenation reactions.